In Memory of
Louise Jamieson
November 9, 2016
Death Notice of Louise Jamieson
Louise Jamieson was born in Durham, Ontario on August 26, 1915 to Dr. Brad and Florence Jamieson. She was the 2nd of four children, and was predeceased by her two brothers, Starr (Sonny) and Bowman as well as her sister, Isobel. Louise passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9th, at 101 years of age.
She spent her childhood in Durham, although she attended Branksome Hall as a teenager, where she developed many lifelong friendships. At the beginning of the war, she left Durham to serve her country by joining the nursing sisters, and was sent overseas to Europe and South Africa. From that point, Louise never lost her love for her nursing career and also developed a passion for traveling. After the war, she chose to continue her nursing career in India. She eventually returned to make her home in Toronto, and rose to a senior position in the Ministry of Health. She loved living in Toronto which allowed her to participate in a variety of art and cultural activities.
Although she spent her working years either abroad or in Toronto, she always maintained the family cottage at Wilders Lake, and never lost her connection to, and pride for, her hometown. She will be affectionately remembered by her niece, Patricia Lostracco, and two nephews, David and Peter Jamieson as well as their spouses and extended family for her sense of humour, fierce independence, loyalty, support and dedication to those closest to her.
She spent her childhood in Durham, although she attended Branksome Hall as a teenager, where she developed many lifelong friendships. At the beginning of the war, she left Durham to serve her country by joining the nursing sisters, and was sent overseas to Europe and South Africa. From that point, Louise never lost her love for her nursing career and also developed a passion for traveling. After the war, she chose to continue her nursing career in India. She eventually returned to make her home in Toronto, and rose to a senior position in the Ministry of Health. She loved living in Toronto which allowed her to participate in a variety of art and cultural activities.
Although she spent her working years either abroad or in Toronto, she always maintained the family cottage at Wilders Lake, and never lost her connection to, and pride for, her hometown. She will be affectionately remembered by her niece, Patricia Lostracco, and two nephews, David and Peter Jamieson as well as their spouses and extended family for her sense of humour, fierce independence, loyalty, support and dedication to those closest to her.
A private family service is planned at Durham Cemetery where she will rest with her much beloved family.
In recognition of the role Louise's parents and grandparents played in bringing and providing health care to the town of Durham, if desired, donations to the South Bruce Grey Health Centre would be appreciated by the family.